How to completely delete queries in the Play Market on a Samsung phone: 5 proven methods

Search history in Google Play Market on smartphones Samsung can become a source of inconvenience: from recommendations of irrelevant applications to compromising queries that were accidentally seen by other users of your device. Unlike the standard browser, where clearing history is intuitive, the mechanism for deleting search queries in the Play Market is hidden deeper in the account settings Google. Moreover, on devices Samsung with a shell One UI this process may have nuances due to the modified interface.

In this article you will find current methods for deleting both individual queries and the entire search history in the Play Market on Samsung phones (including series models Galaxy S23, A54, Z Fold5 and others)and also learn how to disable personalized recommendations and why some requests may persist even after cleaning. All instructions have been tested on the latest versions Google Play (2026) and firmware One UI 6.0/6.1.

Why queries in the Play Market are saved and where they are stored

Each of your search queries in Google Play automatically saved in two places:

• 📱 Local history —a temporary cache on the device itself Samsung, which is used to quickly display the latest queries when opening the search bar. This data is stored until you clear it manually or reset the application settings.
• ☁️ Cloud history - tied to your account Google and synchronized between all devices where you are logged in. This history is managed through myactivity.google.com and can persist for years if automatic cleaning is not configured.

The main reason for saving queries is personalization of recommendations. Algorithms Google analyze your searches to suggest relevant apps, games and content. However, this also leads to the fact that random or erroneous queries (for example, typos or searching in the wrong category) continue to affect the results. Moreover, if you have ever searched for applications for children, financial services or medical apps, this data can be used for targeted advertising in other services Google.

On devices Samsung c One UI there is one more nuance: the shell may duplicate some queries in its own search service Samsung Internet or Bixbyif you used voice search. This does not apply directly to Play Market, but may create the illusion that the history is not cleared completely.

Method 1: Deleting individual requests directly in the Play Market

The fastest method is to remove unnecessary queries directly from the search bar Google Play. This method is suitable if you need to get rid of 1-2 specific search phrases:

1. Open the application Play Market on your Samsung.
2. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen - a list of recent queries will appear.
3. Find the query you want to delete and hold your finger on it for 1-2 seconds.
4. In the menu that appears, select Delete (on some versions One UI may be called Remove from history).

🔹 Limitation of the method: this way you can delete requests only one at a time. If the history is voluminous, this method will take a lot of time. In addition, requests deleted in this way may appear again after synchronization with the cloud, if they are saved in your account Google.

Method 2: Completely clearing the search history through the Play Market settings

To delete entire search history in the Play Market for Samsung at a time, follow these steps:

1. Open Play Market and tap on profile avatar (or initials) in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → General → Clear search history.
3. Confirm the action by clicking Clear in the window that appears.

⚠️ Attention: This method only deletes local history on the device. If you are logged in to your account Google, requests may remain in the cloud and appear again after synchronization. To avoid this, go to Method 4 (removal via myactivity.google.com).

On some models Samsung (for example, Galaxy A14 or M33) the path to the settings may be slightly different:

• 🔄 Profile → Google account management → Data and privacy → Application and web history
• 📌 Profile → Settings → Personal data → Delete Play search history

Take a screenshot of important queries (if you need to save them)

Check that you are logged in to the correct Google account

Close all background applications for stable operation of the Play Market

Connect to Wi-Fi (if the history is voluminous)

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Method 3: Reset Play Market settings (to remove hidden data)

If, after clearing the history, requests continue to be displayed, the problem may be in the cache or application data. In this case, resetting Play will help. Market Play Market reset:

1. Go to Settings phone → Applications.
2. Find Google Play Market in the list (maybe in section System applications).
3. Tap Storage → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Confirm the action. The application will return to factory settings, but your installed apps and purchases will be saved.

⚠️ Attention: after the reset you will have to log in to your account again Google in the Play Market and set preferences (for example, age restrictions). Application auto-update settings may also be reset.

If you use Samsung Galaxy Store in parallel with Play Market, clearing history in one store will not affect the other. For Galaxy Store history is deleted separately:

1. Open Galaxy Store.
2. Tap ☰ → Settings → Clear search history.

Method 4: Deleting history via myactivity.google.com (cloud storage)

To forever delete all search queries from Play Market, including those synchronized with your account Google, follow these steps:

1. Open a browser on your phone (recommended Chrome or Samsung Internet) and go to:

   https://myactivity.google.com

2. Login using the same account Googlethat you use in the Play Market.
3. In the top menu, select Filter by date and product.
4. In the section Google Products mark only Play Market and click Apply.
5. Select all entries (or select specific ones) and click Delete (trash icon).

🔹 Additional settings:

• 🔄 Auto-delete: in myactivity.google.com you can configure automatic clearing of history older than 3, 18 or 36 months. Go to: Auto-delete Activity Management → Select automatic deletion.
• 🚫 Pause saving: You can completely disable activity recording in the Play Market in Activity settings → Activity in applications and web search → Disable.

⚠️ Attention: deleting history through myactivity.google.com irreversible. It will be impossible to recover deleted data. This may also affect personalized recommendations in other services Googlesuch as YouTube or Google Discover.

What to do if myactivity.google.com does not open?

If the page does not load, check:

1. Internet connection (try switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi).

2. Refresh your browser or clear its cache (Settings → Applications → Browser → Storage → Clear cache).

3. Disable VPN or proxy if you are using.

4. Try opening the page in mode incognito.

Method 5: Deleting through Google account settings (alternative method)

If you do not have access to the browser or myactivity.google.com is blocked, you can clear the history through your account settings Google on your phone:

1. Open Settings phone → Accounts and archiving (or Google, depending on the version One UI).
2. Select your account Google.
3. Go to Manage your Google account → Data and privacy.
4. Scroll to the section Application and web search history and tap Activity management.
5. Next follow the instructions from Method 4 (filtering by Play Market and deleting).

This method is convenient because it does not require you to enter your password again (if you are already authorized on the device). However, on some firmware Samsung the path to the settings may differ. For example, on Galaxy S22 s One UI 5.1 you first need to go to Accounts → Google → Account synchronizationand then go to activity management.

Why requests may remain after cleaning

Even after following all the instructions, some search queries may continue to appear. Here are the main reasons and solutions:

Problem	Cause	Solution
Requests return after reboot	Synchronization with the cloud Google restores history	Disable synchronization in Settings → Accounts → Google → Synchronization (disable Activity in applications)
Search suggestions remain	Keyboard cache Samsung Keyboard or Gboard saves data	Clear keyboard data in Settings → Applications → Keyboard → Storage → Clear data
Requests are visible in Galaxy Store	History Galaxy Store and Play Market stored separately	Clear history in Galaxy Store (see Method 3)
Search results do not change	Google uses other data for recommendations (for example, installed applications)	Reset personalized recommendations in Play Market → Profile → Settings → Personal recommendations → Reset

If none of the methods helped, check if you are using guest mode or second user on the phone. In this case, the history can be saved separately for each profile. Also, on some devices Samsung with corporate policies (for example, through Knox), the search history can be managed by the administrator, and its clearing will be blocked.

How to disable saving search history in the Play Market forever

If you do not want Google Play to save your search queries in the future, follow these steps:

1. Open myactivity.google.com in the browser.
2. Go to Activity management → Activity in applications and web search.
3. Disable the switch Enable (it will turn gray).
4. In the window that appears, confirm the action by clicking Pause.

🔹 Consequences of disabling:

• ✅ Search queries in Play Market will stop be saved.
• ❌ Personalized recommendations will become less accurate.
• ⚠️ Search history in other services Google (for example, in a browser) will also no longer be saved unless exceptions are configured.

On devices Samsung with One UI you can also disable personalized advertisingwhich is partly based on search history:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Google account management → Data and privacy.
2. Select Advertising settings and disable Ad personalization.

⚠️ Attention: disabling history saving does not delete data already collected. To get rid of them, first clear the history via myactivity.google.com (see Method 4).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about deleting requests in the Play Market

Can it be restored deleted search history in the Play Market?

No, after deleting it through myactivity.google.com or setting up the Play Market, it is impossible to restore the history. However, if you cleared only the local history on the device, requests may appear again after synchronizing with the cloud. To avoid this, delete the history in your account Google.

Why do old ones continue to appear in the Play Market after clearing the history? recommendations?

Recommendations in Play Market are formed not only based on search queries, but also on the basis of installed applications, ratings, purchases and activity in other services. GoogleTo reset recommendations, go to Profile → Settings →. Personal recommendations → Reset.

Will clearing history in the Play Market affect other Google applications?

Yes, if you delete history through myactivity.google.comit may affect personalization in YouTube, Google Search and Google Discover. However, local clearing in the Play Market itself (see Method 2) affects only the search history in the application store.

How to delete the search history in the Play Market on a Samsung phone without an account Google?

If you are not authorized in your account Google, the search history is saved only locally. In this case, it is enough to clear the cache and Play Market data (see Method 3). However, without an account, you will not be able to install paid applications and some free apps.

Is it possible to delete the search history in the Play Market for a specific period?

Yes, on the page myactivity.google.com you can filter queries by date. For example, you can delete history only for the last month or for a specific day. To do this, use the filter By date in the top menu.